CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS: THE PODCAST
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS is an ongoing series of live and filmed performances which pretend to be real acting classes. This companion podcast features professional actor/comedian CONNOR RATLIFF talking about the show and about acting in general. As the creator as one of the most acclaimed podcasts of the past decade -- Dead Eyes , cited by TIME Magazine & Left Of Dial Media's lists of the "best 100 podcasts of all time" and featured in the book The Podcast Pantheon , published by Chronicle Books in 2025 -- it should be clear that this podcast will not attempt to achieve the sa...
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Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
Ep 68: The Baron & The Junk Dealer 12.04.2026 17:59
A pretty detailed answer about The Baron & The Junk Dealer, the GLTS "Beckett Play" we did in Edinburgh and for 2 West Coast dates a few years back.
Ep 67: Edinburgh, almost 10.04.2026 7:01
A disappointing development, alas. But with hope for the slightly distant future!
Ep 66: Should Scientists Do Improv? 07.04.2026 20:09
Who should do improv? Just actors and comedians? Or is there room for everyone?
Ep 65: Constructive Criticism 06.04.2026 15:37
How do I respond to criticism, constructive or otherwise? Listen to me react to a piece of constructive criticism IN REAL TIME!
Ep 64: The Lull Between Jobs 02.04.2026 13:11
A question about how to deal with sometimes very long wait between acting jobs.
Ep 63: Spare Change 02.04.2026 12:01
The most obscure question yet! I talk a little bit about "Spare Change," the 10-episode "TV show" I made with my friends when I was in high school.
Ep 62: My Weight 02.04.2026 8:37
Answering a question about my weight issues.
Ep 61: Setting Pride Aside 27.03.2026 16:39
A question about the potential for embarrassment when learning how to do improv.
Ep 60: Raymond Bailey & Other Topics 27.03.2026 16:19
I am asked about my fondness for older films, TV shows & music and if I have recently "discovered" anything old that I like. This brings me to The Beverly Hillbillies and, specifically, to the actor Raymond Bailey.
Ep 59: Why did I let the audience applaud during the James III show? 23.03.2026 10:17
I have been very strict about limiting applause during CRpTAC shows -- why did I allow it during last weekend's Cleveland show with special guest James III? The answer might surprise you!
Ep 58: The Paul Dano Thing 18.03.2026 11:17
I'm asked a specific thing related to a hypothetical KFC ad campaign and the recent remarks by Quentin Tarantino
Ep 57: Low Budget vs High Budget 18.03.2026 15:54
A question about the benefits and drawbacks of doing low budget projects
Ep 56: Fan Interactions 13.03.2026 13:56
Part 2! A question about my preferences w/r/t interactions with fans/listeners/etc whenever I'm out and about.
Ep 55: Celebrity Interactions 13.03.2026 20:43
Another (sort of) 2-parter! This question is about interacting with famous people in various contexts, both as a performer and as a person.
Ep 54: The Spirit Of Ratliff (Part 2) 13.03.2026 12:32
A 2nd episode where I talk about The Spirit Of Ratliff, my YouTube holiday special and its accompanying soundtrack. This episode veers in a few different directions from the previous one.
Ep 53: Music Projects 12.03.2026 16:11
A question about Future Music Projects, and a brief history of the 3 vinyl records I have willed into existence -- The Spirit Of Ratliff, The GLTS Soundtrack LP and the Aimee Mann "Dead Eyes" single.
Ep 52: The Parasite 12.03.2026 21:41
I ponder the way that my projects tend to use the popularity of more famous people in order to attract an audience.
Ep 51: Why did I return to professional acting after a decade-long break? 12.03.2026 20:08
A long episode! With an answer to a complicated question! I have certainly talked about this topic elsewhere, but there may be a few details here that I haven't talked about publicly before. Who knows? The prelude to my quitting acting has been well-covered on the Dead Eyes podcast, but this answer is mostly about what happened between 2002 and 2015, the time when I was working at Barnes &...
Ep 50: Mortality, and The George Lucas Talk Show 09.03.2026 17:04
A grim question to ponder about the future of The George Lucas Talk Show, including a near-death experience at SF Sketchfest in January 2026.
Ep 49: Delroy Lindo 08.03.2026 13:30
Some rambling thoughts about current Oscar nominee Delroy Lindo and what a great actor he is, and a few viewing recommendations.
Ep 48: Only Murders In The Paradise 06.03.2026 11:14
Some random thoughts about shows I've auditioned for that I'm *still* hoping to eventually get cast on!
Ep 47: 3 Questions About Branding 03.03.2026 12:17
I answer 3 different questions that are all sort of related to "branding"
Ep 46: Long Comedy 03.03.2026 21:32
A question about how a lot of my projects and comedic endeavors are really long and why that is.
Ep 45: A question about TINY DINOS 28.02.2026 9:05
A question about the podcast, Tiny Dinos, specifically: will the TINY DINOS LIVE! show ever be released online in some form.
Ep 44: Would I ever teach a *real* acting class? 28.02.2026 14:44
Would I? The short answer is "probably not." The longer, more rambling answer is this episode.
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